tral break. I hurried my steps as I could already see the building under construction. Workers were busy with t

site. I discreetly observed each person there. Perhaps when Mar

no text. I glanced subtly at the construction site; people were still preoccupied with their work. I furro

up later. He didn’t want me to go home alone. Even during lunch break, my vacant period, and the last class of the day, my attention was sole

smates, they were chattering an

We stopped in front of the tikka vendor near our campus’s main gate. I just

I looked around, hoping for a surprise when

ooling

llphone. Should I text him? Maybe he’s busy. Should I

g and chatting when suddenly a blue car parked in front of

udia

dened upon seeing him. “Martin!” I knew my classmates noticed because they fell silent. I glanced at

ho wouldn’t look at Martin? Gray shirt, obviously branded faded blue jeans, and

white and even teeth. “Hi, are

y. “Uh... yeah. Just hanging out for a bit. What abou

a bit shy. I couldn’t help but smile secretly. “I came here o

eone picked me up from college. But knowing it was Martin, and he’s my suitor, it felt a bit different. Unlike with Marcus, my c

e nudged me and whispered, “Hey! Who’s t

Denise. Guys, Martin...” I hesitated, trying to find the right

ng her. Nice

is. I even heard some of my classmates gasp, but later on, they also greeted Martin. When I looked at

artin! Take care of Claudia, okay? Straight to the house.” April jokingly said

can come with us?” Ma

le to make a move! Go ahead! Goodbye!” Just then, a vacant jeepney arrived, so April signaled

t’s

ssed. I know this is one of my dreams. I admit I feel happy, but there’s still a “but.” As he turned to get in the car, I glanced ou

g me, but I almost texted him. I didn’t miss him, okay? I’m just shy about Martin always picking me up, maybe interfering with his w

or a poor girl like me whom he likes, well, I consider mys